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Plus: LULAC sets $10k reward for woman who recruited migrants for Florida-organized flights to Martha's Vineyard

View in browser FALL SALE! Unlimited Digital Access: 6 Months for 99¢. Subscribe Today. Happy Thursday, Texas. Today we've got some border-related stories leading the newsletter.  Texas Democrats challenge Abbott to denounce migrant shooting State representatives say the deadly shooting in Hudspeth County is another example of how "invasion" rhetoric used by Republicans has incited violence against immigrants.   Reward doubled for info on woman at center of S.A. migrant flight The civil rights group wants to find Perla Haydee Huerta, who might have recruited migrants into boarding flights to Martha's Vineyard with false promises.   Lina Hidalgo vs Alex Mealer for Harris County judge: What to know While both Hidalgo and Mealer highlight their Hispanic heritage, the two candidates come from sharply different backgrounds and have clashed on policy matters ranging from crime to abortion. Here is a breakdown.   Houston city website unknowingly hosts mail-order bride posts The mysterious blog entries showed up among standard new releases.   Biden and DeSantis join together in Ian recovery effort President Joe Biden surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida on Wednesday, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild as he comforted local residents alongside Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 foe.   One last thing…   "There's no way Vicente (Gonzalez) can lose this race," said former U.S. Rep. Filemon Vela of the District 34 race, according to the Texas Tribune. Vela is the last Democrat to represent the district. "The world could collapse and he's still going to win."   Edward McKinley State Government Reporter edward.mckinley@chron.com More newsletters   Catch up on Houston's biggest stories From COVID-19 to new restaurants to the Texans and Astros, our Afternoon Report newsletter fills you in on the day's most noteworthy stories. SIGN UP FALL SALE: Get 6 Months for 99¢ Unlimited Digital Access Act Now No Commitment | Cancel Anytime Unsubscribe  |  Manage Preferences  |  Privacy Notice Houston Chronicle 4747 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77027 © 2022 Hearst Communications